Scs-Sallisaw Creek Site-38 dam
Scs-Sallisaw Creek Site-38
SCS-Sallisaw Creek Site-38 is a state-regulated dam located in Sequoyah, Oklahoma, with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction. Built in 1972 by NRCS, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 30 feet and spans 6000 feet along Prairie Creek. The dam has a maximum storage capacity of 1763 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 175 acre-feet, making it a crucial infrastructure for managing water resources in the area.
Despite being classified as a low hazard potential structure, SCS-Sallisaw Creek Site-38 is essential for mitigating flood risks in the region. With a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate, this dam plays a critical role in safeguarding the surrounding communities from potential flooding events. Although it has not been inspected since 1980, the dam is still operational and meets the necessary state regulations for permitting, inspection, and enforcement by OWRB. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this site serves as a fascinating example of how infrastructure can be designed to manage and protect against natural disasters.
The risk assessment for SCS-Sallisaw Creek Site-38 indicates a very high risk level, emphasizing the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance. While the dam's condition is currently not rated, its strategic location and design make it a vital component of the flood control system for the area. As a significant structure in the Tulsa District, this dam represents a collaborative effort between state and federal agencies to ensure the safety and well-being of local residents. For those interested in water resource management and climate resilience, SCS-Sallisaw Creek Site-38 offers valuable insights into the challenges and solutions associated with safeguarding communities from flooding events.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Scs-Sallisaw Creek Site-38 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Lee Creek Near Short | 12 cfs | → |
| Lee Creek At Short | 111 cfs | → |
| Lee Creek Near Short | 171 cfs | → |
| Arkansas River At Ft. Smith | 13,200 cfs | → |
| Caney Creek Near Barber | 24 cfs | → |
| Illinois River Near Gore | 168 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Sallisaw Creek Site-38.
Boat launches
- Cowlington
- Fort Coffee
- Ok 9a Arkoma
- North Water Street 2885, Van Buren
- Old Harbor Road 10766, Fort Smith
- Strayhorn Road Sequoyah County
Campgrounds
- Brushy Lake State Park
- Applegate Cove - Kerr Reservoir
- Short Mountain Cove - Kerr Reservoir
- Cowlington Point - Kerr Reservoir
- Lee Creek Public Use Area
- Cato Creek Landing - Tenkiller Ferry Lake
Fishing spots
Track Scs-Sallisaw Creek Site-38 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Scs-Sallisaw Creek Site-38
Where does the data for Scs-Sallisaw Creek Site-38 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Scs-Sallisaw Creek Site-38.